BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD. VICTORIAN WAREHOUSE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2026

Application for approval of the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Victorian Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Victorian Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2026 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act). It has been made by Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading As Bridgestone Australia (the Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement. 

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 are relevant to this application for approval and have been met. The Agreement does not cover all of the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in ss.186(3) and (3A), I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen. 

[3] On the basis of the material contained in the application and the accompanying declaration, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. 

[4] I observe that certain provisions of the Agreement are likely to be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES). However, noting clause 5.4 of the Agreement, I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES in the Act will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES. 

[5] The United Workers Union (UWU), being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s 183 of the Act that it seeks to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s 201(2) and based on the statutory declaration provided by the organisation, I note that the Agreement covers the organisation. 

[6] The Agreement was approved on 20 March 2026.

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